Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
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Popular places to visit
Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you stop by Calle El Conde. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alcazar de Colon
Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.
Ozama Fortress
The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.
Museum of the Royal Houses
Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.
Top hotels in Ciudad Colonial
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Todo estuvo espectacular. 10 de 10
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
The breakfast every morning was amazing. The staff super attentive and friendly. Great location and walking distance from all the Colonial Zone historic places. Very safe to walk around and enjoy the city at any hour.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Very good experience I love hodelpa hotel very clean and beautiful stuff
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Discovery
Good
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Kimpton Las Mercedes by IHG
The hotel was beautiful with a perfect location. The complimentary bikes make it a wonderful way to get to all the landmarks quickly and adventurously.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Luca Hotel by Heritage Residences Signature Collection
This little hotel is a GEM!! It's thoroughly renovated (at least our room) from a historic building, saving many of its charms like a huge ceiling to floor door and big windows, old fashioned lock, high ceiling, and period furniture, but also adding modern conveniences like a huge walk-in shower, ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Colonial
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Grand Casino Jaragua and Calle El Conde, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
Las Américas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Américas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico.
Ciudad Universitaria
Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.
Alma Rosa
While Alma Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Megacentro Mall and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ciudad Colonial Travel Guide
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